US Bridges

Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.9 NW Rt 4 · Structure no. 0422

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Hill RD
CrossesSaddleback Stream
Location0.9 NW Rt 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87125, -70.47141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic48 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Hill RD over Saddleback Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.